Outside the Earth Summit, protesters stood behind a red line, holding signs spelling out what they were not willing to compromise on.
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Credit: Adopt A Negotiator

Members from Avaaz and 350.org called on leaders to end fossil fuel subsidies. The giant dollar bill represented the $1 trillion in government subsidies that go to fossil fuel companies around the world each year.
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Credit: Barbara Veiga

Rio grand: Scenes from the Earth Summit [SLIDESHOW]

The Earth Summit in Rio may be over, but just like spring break, the triumphs, tragedies, and terrible judgment calls will live on in memory. Here are some of our favorite moments captured in all their photographic glory. For more of Grist’s Earth Summit coverage, click here.